🍤🔥 Turn up the heat with this Greek Shrimp & Quinoa Salad with Spicy Harissa Yogurt Sauce! 🌶️✨ Succulent garlic-lemon grilled shrimp sit atop fluffy quinoa tossed with refreshing cucumbers, tangy olives, and juicy tomatoes, all drizzled with a creamy harissa-infused yogurt sauce. Bold flavors, metabolism-boosting ingredients—healthy eating has never tasted so exciting! 😍🌿
Ingredients (Serves 4 | 390 cal per serving):
🍤 Garlic-Lemon Grilled Shrimp:
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
• Juice & zest of 1 lemon 🍋
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste
🥗 Quinoa & Veggies:
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup diced cucumber 🥒
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
• ½ cup kalamata olives, sliced
🔥 Creamy Harissa Yogurt Sauce:
• ¾ cup Greek yogurt (high protein!)
• 2 tsp harissa paste (adjust for spice level!)
• Juice of half a lemon 🍋
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. 🍤 Grill Shrimp:
Marinate shrimp with garlic, lemon juice & zest, olive oil, salt & pepper. Grill or sauté until pink and juicy (2-3 mins per side). Set aside.
2. 🍚 Cook Quinoa:
Bring quinoa and water to boil; simmer until fluffy (about 15 mins). Cool slightly.
3. 🌶️ Mix Sauce:
Whisk Greek yogurt, harissa paste, lemon juice, garlic, salt & pepper until creamy and spicy.
4. 🥗 Assemble Salad:
Combine quinoa, grilled shrimp, cucumber, tomatoes, and olives. Drizzle generously with spicy harissa yogurt sauce and gently toss.
Dig in and savor every spicy, zesty, Mediterranean-inspired bite! 🌶️🍤🥗